Attic Lights | |
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Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
Genres | Indie rock Power pop |
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | Island Records Elefant Records |
Members | Kev Sherry Colin McArdle Jamie Houston Noel O'Donnell |
Past members | Jim Lang Tim Davidson |
Attic Lights are a Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in 2005 by Kev Sherry[1] (vocals, guitar), Colin McArdle (vocals, bass) and Jamie Houston (guitar, keyboard, vocals), later joined by Tim Davidson (guitar, pedal steel) and Noel O'Donnell (drums, glockenspiel, vocals). The four-part harmonies in a number of their songs have led to critical comparisons with Teenage Fanclub[2] and The Beach Boys. Their guitar heavy powerpop has been compared to alternative rock bands such as Weezer, R.E.M. and The Lemonheads.[3]
A series of independent releases and live performances, including a well-received appearance at the 2007 T in the Park festival,[4] led to a bidding war between major labels.[5] The band signed with Island Records,[6] and released their debut album, Friday Night Lights, in October 2008.